Follow the on-screen prompts, unchecking the option to "Automatically update iTunes." Click and open the application. Troubleshooting Common iTunes 12.6.5 Issues
Before downloading, understand the trade-offs:
This is the most common point of failure for Mac users. Apple intentionally blocked the installer for iTunes 12.6.5 on Mojave because they intended to replace iTunes with the new Music/TV/Device apps.
Download the file for Mac or iTunes 12.6.5 exe for Windows from the link above. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Prevent Auto-Updates
Your new iOS device may not be recognized if it's running a much newer version of iOS. : Due to its age, you cannot update an iOS device or restore from a backup created with a newer version of iTunes using 12.6.5. For managing a modern iPhone (e.g., iPhone 14 on iOS 17), you will need to use the latest version of iTunes or Finder (on Mac).
Apple removed the App Store functionality in iTunes 12.7 (released September 2017). Therefore, demand for 12.6.5 persists among enterprise users, developers, and consumers who need to manage apps manually or install older versions of apps not available on the modern App Store.
It allows users to browse and download apps from the iOS App Store without using an iPhone or iPad, enabling installation on devices later.
For Windows users, (a legacy software archive) holds a verified copy of iTunes 12.6.5. Always scan downloaded .exe files with Windows Defender or Malwarebytes before installing.
iTunesSetup.exe (Direct download from Apple support - Note: The link in the discussion thread is a user-shared link, please use the provided Apple Support page if possible )
